This adapter connects to the propane tank fill valve and works by allowing you  to transfer propane from a disposable tank into your main tank. It does not installed. You use it when needed and then have to store it somewhere for next time. 

Dennis

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 1:02 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE

Hi Denis or others,

        I also ordered the adaptor but from the Amazon link in the below message.

It arrived today and I feel like I must be missing something.  How do I attach this thing to the existing propane plumbing?

One end attaches to a small tank and the other end is identical to that on a large gas grill that would go into a typical grill tank.

Somehow I thought this just attached directly to the filler on the Westfalia propane tank.

What am I missing?

Remember being blind I can’t see the pictures or reed the small paper that came with it that might answer my question.  I thought from the add only this item was needed.  Now I suspect I need to find another item to go with it.

Can someone fill me in?

thanks,

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

> On Oct 31, 2015, at 3:22 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I ordered my Westy propane filler adaptor for use with a 1 lb. bottle. I ordered it from the samba add but you can see the same add on Amazon.com with the link below. I used the adaptor this morning and it worked perfectly. The 1 lb. bottle emptied completely. I also ordered the ACME fitting. $34.95 +22.00 +6.00 for shipping. Sort of expensive but I didn't want to us the" extend-a_stay" and no new plumbing required. I always have 2-1 lb canisters onboard our Westy for our small propane grille we use outside the camper. I could use any residue left in the 1 lb for our grille. Now I am all set if I run out of propane I can easily remedy the problem. More peace of mine.
> http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA
> 1988 Westy GL 
> Laters,
> Dennis
> 
> 
> 
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont 
>